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Pod Air Filters to fit GL500

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Dambell58
Hi All, I'm new to the forum. I am building a street tracker using a 1982 GL500 .
I am struggling with fitting pod air filters as the gap between the carbs and the frame is fairly small . I have thought about trying to mould standard pod filters around the frame. Its a posh was of saying I was going to bend them out of shape to fit...!!! Has anyone used shallower filters or is there another workround to fix this problem.?

Many thanks in advance..
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LaGrasta said:
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mine fit no problem, tucked in.
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Many thanks for reply. Looking at your bike, your inlet pipes seem different suggesting different carbs. I'll compare over the weekend with your photo. Your bike looks fantastic btw...!!
Thanks again
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murrayf said:
these will fit.
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Thanks Murrayf. I'm going to upload a picture over the weekend to show you guys the clearance I have . I am beginning to think I have a different set of carbs..!!
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LaGrasta said:
yes, mine are stock carbs, cleaned and rejet.
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Dambell58 said:
Many thanks for reply. Looking at your bike, your inlet pipes seem different suggesting different carbs. I'll compare over the weekend with your photo. Your bike looks fantastic btw...!!
Thanks again
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HI, I have attached some photos of the clearance for the air filters including a view from the rear of the bike.

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Dambell58 said:
Thanks Murrayf. I'm going to upload a picture over the weekend to show you guys the clearance I have . I am beginning to think I have a different set of carbs..!!
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See attached photos.

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Thanks everyone for your replies. I'll have to go shopping for new carbs and sell the CX carbs. Great forum and a great help. Sincere thanks to you all. And if any of you have suitable carbs for sale..!!
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DouginEasternWashington said:
Just an FYI, you need the gl intakes too.
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Yeah, I noticed that the intakes for the GL are different too. Thanks Doug
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Randall-in-Mpls said:
Oops! I missed GL500 in the thread title. 😟
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Randall-in-Mpls said:
Oops! I missed GL500 in the thread title. 😟
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No worries and thanks for the reply earlier.
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Can someone give a the correct Carburettor identity number for the GL500? The CX carbs I have are VB36A..see attached.

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CXPHREAK said:
VB29A according to motofaction.
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Thanks (y)
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reclinedrelic said:
I just had a look at the carbs from my 1982 GL500 Interstate. They are VB29B.
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Sidecar Bob said:
You may find these pages useful

What's the difference? Honda CX500, GL500, CX650 and GL650 carburetors | MotoFaction

Here's a comparison of the carburetor shapes of the Honda CX500, GL500, CX650 and GL650 motorcycles. Check them out!
motofaction.org motofaction.org

Carburetor identification - CX500, GL500, CX650, GL650

Want to know which carbs should be on which bike? We have matched up part numbers to models here - check it out!
motofaction.org motofaction.org
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Thanks for these links. The motofaction.org is a good site.
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